Atlantic Connexion

Jul 1, 2025 | Atlantic Connexion

Happy Canada Day & Independence Day!

We are blessed to be a truly international district family. As we celebrate Canada Day and Independence Day this week, we give thanks for the freedom we enjoy. Yet even greater is our eternal citizenship in heaven. May we live as faithful ambassadors of Christ, showing love, justice, and grace—honouring both our earthly nations as we lead others to know the hope of our heavenly home.
  • Speaking of crossing borders, all pastors who have been waiting for the resolution to the transfer of funds from the now closed Defined Annuity plan from the Wesleyan Pension Fund in the US. will be pleased to hear this matter is now approved by the Canadian government. CLICK HERE for more detail from National Superintendent Steve Elliott.
Atlantic District Conference Delegates have already received their Virtual Conference Packets. CLICK HERE if you would like access to this information as an observer for this morning together on Thursday, July 10th in the Beulah Tabernacle.


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Beulah Family Camp 2025 begins THIS weekend and we look forward to seeing you at camp! All are invited to attend Beulah Family Camp 2025 where we will gather for renewal, revival, and recreation.
This year’s theme, Disciple Where You Go! will equip us as disciples who make disciples in our homes, communities, schools, and workplaces. Don’t miss out on the Marketplace Discipleship focus on July 7-9 during BFC. Check out the Upcoming Events below for all the details.



Today marks the beginning of President Rick Christman’s leadership of Kingswood University. We are thrilled to have he and Cheri as part of our district family. And, yes, I made certain he sampled some poutine (upper right) to make sure he was ready to call Canada home – ha! Congratulations once again, sir – welcome to your new Kingdom assignment. We can’t wait to see all that God has in store under your influence and vision for the future!
  • And speaking of new days at Kingswood – check out the newest program – Elements…
What makes the Elements gap‑year program so unique? In this short video, Program Director Shaun Miller walks you through the heart of the program — from gaining practical life and leadership skills to deepening your faith and discovering your purpose. It’s a chance to grow, be stretched, and build a strong foundation for whatever comes next.


Browns Flat Fellowship (Jay & Sharon Guptill) held its final community service before the fall up the hill at the River Road Hub. These monthly gatherings have been warmly received by the community and the BFF family is to be commended for this step forward. Kids ministry is now a regular part of each service. The next two months will include opportunity to engage Summers @ Beulah (CLICK HERE for details) following Beulah Family Camp. This incredible church family plays an irreplaceable role in the hundreds of volunteer hours many provide each year in support of Beulah Camp & Conference Center.

Pastoral Updates

Congratulations to Emma Mullen as it was announced this Sunday she will be joining the staff of Evan Oxner in Truro at Connection Church in the fall to serve as full-time campus pastor!

  • Also a warm welcome to Dominique Clements who is joining Tidal (Jim Clements) as part-time Pastor of Sunday Experience.

Congratulatons as well to Jordan Day who will be joining the team of Coastal (AJ Plaizier) as Teaching Pastor this month.


David & Debby Way Retirement Celebration

This Sunday, Tidal (Jim Clements) took time in services and later in the afternoon to honour Pastor David and Debby Way as David steps into retirement after over 50 years of faithful, heart-filled ministry!

  • Jim shared, “For the last